Slow retrieve/low gear ration reels?

RichG wrote:
Thanks Steve, with that information, I was able to find the same item, new,
at BassPro for only $99.99. I see the first bid on Ebay is at 79.99. If I
get into a bidding war with someone, I MIGHT save ten bucks or so.... and
then pay shipping......

I have to make up a list for the kids to buy ME something for Christmas, so
I'll just put the BassPro details on it!
Thank you very much.....

Why not just strip half the line off one of your existing reels? I have
a reel in my hand with a 6:1 ratio. It retrieves 26" of line per turn of
the reel handle with a full spool. That's 4.25" per revolution of the
spool. If I strip off line until the spool diameter is 1.1", it
retrieves less than 21" per revolution.